Is a 12 inch telescope worth it?

12-inch Telescopes offer exceptional resolution for their size. They can resolve double stars at . 38 arcseconds and can be magnified up to 610 times the human eye. 12″ Optical tubes also make exceptional light gatherers by allowing an observer to see 16.2 magnitude stars!

Is SynScan good?

The well-honed SynScan software proved bug- and crash-free. It offers a good selection of targets, including all the deep-sky objects in the Messier, Caldwell, NGC and IC catalogues. The solar system database contains the Moon and all the planets (yes, Pluto too), but alas, no comets or asteroids.

Are collapsible telescopes good?

Great for viewings faint objects in the sky as all types of light can pass through the lenses (this isn’t the case for a refractor) Reflectors are generally cheaper to manufacture, resulting in cheaper telescopes. These optics don’t suffer from chromatic aberration.

What is SynScan?

SynScan App is an application running on Android, iOS, and Windows, for controlling Sky-Watcher motorized telescope mount. Never use your telescope to look directly at the sun. Permanent eye damage will result. Use a proper solar filter firmly mounted on the front of the telescope for viewing the sun.

Are collapsible Dobsonian telescopes any good?

The SkyWatcher 8” Collapsible Dobson Telescope is a great pickup for astronomers looking to make their first big telescope purchase or who are upgrading from their ‘beginner’ scope to something with a lot more power. The SkyWatcher 8” is very affordable, powerful and easy to use.

How powerful of a telescope do I need to see the rings of Saturn?

25x
The rings of Saturn should be visible in even the smallest telescope at 25x [magnified by 25 times]. A good 3-inch scope at 50x [magnified by 50 times] can show them as a separate structure detached on all sides from the ball of the planet.

What is the best 14-inch telescope?

In my opinion, the best 14-inch telescope on this list is Meade 14″ Telescope. It comes with fully-coated optics and it features AutoStar software that includes a wide database of more than 144 000 celestial objects that surround us. It also has many beneficial features that ensure the best value of this telescope.

What is a 14-inch DOB Smithsonian telescope?

This 14-inch Dobsonian telescope features a collapsible design. Thanks to that feature you can break down this telescope into two compact pieces. That means that you can easily store this telescope and also you will be able to easily transport it and take it on a trip no matter where you go.

What should I look for when buying a telescope?

If you want a telescope that will help you find desired celestial objects you should look for a 14-inch telescope that features a pre-installed GoTo system. That means that you will only need to choose an object and the telescope will automatically locate it and start tracking it as it moves across the sky.

Do 14-inch telescopes have WiFi?

A lot of telescopes on the market come with a built-in WiFi signal and you can find a few 14-inch telescopes that offer it too. That feature allows you to control the functions of the telescope using a tablet or even your smartphone. This 14-inch Dobsonian telescope features a collapsible design.